2014 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid details

December 10th, 2013 sreeragkollam

In early 2013, Acura launched an all new luxury sedan with all the facilities and performance of sedan. The car generated 310 horse power of power with 3.5 liter all aluminum direct injected VTEC V- 6 engine. Now Acura is all set to upgrade this model and launch a new design named the Acura RLX sport hybrid raising the bar. Alongside the car is featured with a direct-injected V-6 engine and an all-new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with built-in motor-generator powering the front wheels. The model has two rear electric motors powering the rear wheels; it generates an output power of 377-horsepower RLX combines V8-like performance and 4-cylinder-like fuel efficiency.

The new model will be highly efficient and comes with all latest technological features, engaged performance, comfort and convenience. The model will feature LED headlights, Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, and the next generation Acura Link connected car system. This will provide the customers lots of option and enough reason to bank on the machine.

Some of the extensive new features that are included in this version are listed below:

The seats are all leather wrapped and provide effective hand-stitched instrument panel alongside the seats and panels

There is a 10-inch touch screen which is featured and it is fitted alongside the control panel.

There is all new dynamic center stack with premium mechanical switchgear.

The new Acura RLX model consist of Unique gear shifter

Serious modifications are done on the armrest, door-release bezel and air registers. They provide much more comfortable features.

There is all new floating binnacle top

There is a new and unique steering wheel, which will surely attract the customers.

There is a Scuff plate with bright silver finish and enhances the looks.

High levels of design and craftsmanship combine the interior of Acura RLX Concept.

Copper is used for coloring the carpet, instrument panel and other area, which makes it look attractive and classy. It totally complements the exterior color and makes it attractive enough.

Apart from all this the all new Acura RLX has fully assisted parking facility; a new first of its kind technology, which enables the customer’s to park their vehicles at the touch of a button, or by remote control. The parking assistance concept builds on Acura’s current active park assist feature. The assistance helps in finding a perpendicular parking space using ultrasonic sensors. From inside the driver pushes the button to set in motion the system; at the same time it can be activated from outside the vehicle, fully support parking assistance can be remotely activated, which allows the passengers to wait until the vehicle is pulled out from the tight parking arrangement.

However the car is featured with all the latest technological features and it helps in maintaining the car. There are features like the Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) and Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) which provides the necessary safety measures. All the latest smart phones and tablets can be connected to it and used for live video and audio streaming. There is Bluetooth connectivity as well as USB connections with the car.

In addition to all those there are other features like automated collision avoidance, lane shifting and other safety features. All such upgraded systems help in providing the passengers with all the safety measures. They play an important role and you can use them effectively enough. There is an automated navigation system, full global positioning connectivity and other facilities. You can use these facilities for your better connectivity and other necessary helps. This new model is expected to be launched around end of 2014.